I have very few pictures of myself, but this is my family (Dan (husband), Roso and Sherbet).

I am currently working at Osterlin Library @ Northwestern Michigan College. I spend my time there working at the refence desk, doing some teaching and working on special projects like this year's Film Series, NMC's 1st Global Literature Reading Group, LibQUAL coordinator and anything else that might come up! Northwestern Michigan College is a Community College in Traverse City, MI. I just celebrated my 1st year at NMC and feel blessed to be able to work there. I love my job!

I also, recently, began doing some consulting at Interlochen Center for the Arts. They are currently migrating to SirsiDynix from DRA and before coming to Northern Michigan I worked in a Corporate Library where I (I was a solo librarian part of the research group) migrated the library to SirsiDynix from an excel spreadsheet. I had contacts with IT at ICA and they gave me the opportunity to help out with the project, which I am enjoying.

I completed my MLS in May 2005 @ Wayne State University in Detroit.

Outside of work, I like keeping busy too. I love living in Northern Michigan, which has a lot to offer. Dan and I enjoy being outdoors whether hiking or hanging out on the beaches of Lake Michigan (just a couple miles from my house), gardening, camping and pretty much anything having to do with the Great Outdoors. Last summer we became SCUBA certified and enjoyed scuba diving in some area lakes. Winter has its downfalls, but its beauty too. We have ski areas close by and our dogs love getting outside and walking/playing in the snow. I am also involved in a local book club and a strings (guitar, mandelin, bass) orchestra.

I had a great time at ALA and am looking forward to working on the EL project the next few months!